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Trump skips Ground Zero to speak at the Pentagon on 9/11 anniversary
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump announced he will attend the 25th anniversary ceremony of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon, not at the Ground Zero site in New York City.
- Trump denied reports that he was skipping the New York ceremony because he was not allowed to give a speech, emphasizing that the event is a solemn ceremony where no politicians speak.
- The White House confirmed Vice President Kamala Harris will attend the Ground Zero ceremony, ensuring all three 9/11 attack sites will be represented by administration officials.
- Trump has a history of attending the Pentagon ceremony on 9/11 anniversaries and last attended the Ground Zero ceremony in 2024 as a presidential nominee.
- The 9/11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people and led to the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the broader War on Terror.
